Best route Branson MO to Hot Springs AR?

Google Maps says take the 65. Me, I'd stay outta the Ozarks, way too twisty for my trailer.

7 is a scenic highway, it has been a few years since I was last on it, but when I last drove it there were few resupply stops

When I check google maps, it says 7 is 11 minutes slower than 65.

Not towing I would take 7. Towing I would take 65.

Another vote for 65.Drove 7 in the truck only and it was bad enough.Way twisty.

Drove 7 years ago. No way would I want to take a rv of any type on it.

AR Hwy 7 isn't faster for sure.

65 to I-40 to I-430 to I-30 to US-70 is the fastest and easiest route

I've towed my TT over it a few times. All of it, from the LA line to near the MO line in many trips - not the whole thing in one, but I've towed over every inch of the highway.

It does have some very twisty stretches.

But almost 50 years ago, I was towing a 23 ft boat over Hwy 7 at age 15, and have made a lot of trips on the highway since. Familarity and practice make it a moderately interesting drive for me, and I always detour at the Arkansas River to Petit Jean.

don't take hwy 7. Definitely 65.

One thing that no one has mentioned, logging trucks. I'm originally from the Harrison, AR area and for me there is no question 65 for sure.

Wow, Thanks folks. 65 it is.